SUN: Maryland ending practice of housing foster youth in hotels
MARYLAND (WBFF) — Maryland will no longer house foster youth in hotels, a much-criticized practice even before a 16-year-old foster girl was found dead a month ago in a Residence Inn in East Baltimore. As of Monday, six youth remained in hotels, said Maryland Department of Human Services Secretary...
» Shooter Sentenced to Five Years Without Parole For Firing Gun Inside His Apartment
A 33-year-old Baltimore man pleaded guilty to possessing a gun although prohibited due to a previous conviction in connection to a non-fatal shooting inside his apartment in January 2024. Baltimore City Circuit Court Judge Jeffrey M. Geller presided over Deonte Anthony Simms’ plea on Oct. 27 when the prosecutor...
Baltimore City Council seeks to restrict placement of city smoke shops
Baltimore City leaders introduced a three-part legislative package Monday to regulate the placement and operation of smoke shops, saying too many illegally run shops are popping up in the city.
Police search for missing 14-year-old girl last seen in Dundalk
DUNDALK, MD – Baltimore County Police are asking for the public’s help in finding a 14-year-old girl reported missing from the Dundalk area. Officials identified the teen as Rebecca Howell,…
Gerard Morris Accused Of Baltimore Murder, Police Say
Detectives arrested Gerard Morris in connection with the killing of 42-year-old Eugene Henry, who was found shot on Thursday, Oct. 23, in the 4100 block of Hyden Court, according to the Baltimore Police Department. Officers were called to the scene around 10:26 a.m. and found Henry suffering from gunshot wounds.
Baltimore woman who lost her sight trains to run the New York City Marathon
A 66-year-old Baltimore woman is preparing to take on the world's largest marathon even though she can no longer see the road ahead.
Man killed in Howard County crash after driving away from attempted traffic stop, police...
A man died in a crash after driving away from an attempted traffic stop Sunday morning on Route 29 in Howard County, police said.
Man serving life sentence for Baltimore detective’s murder charged in fraud scheme
Brandon Grimes, who is serving a life sentence without the possibility of parole for the murder of a Baltimore City police detective nearly 18 years ago, faces new charges in a scheme to get out of prison.
Black male enrollment decline: Morgan State and HBCUs push new programs to reverse the...
Editor's Note: This story was produced with support, in part, from the Education Writers Association, for which WUSA9's Larry Miller was the recipient of a fellowship award. Since the start of the year, faculty and researchers at Morgan State University have been developing a framework to study a growing concern: the...
U.S. Secret Service and Law Enforcement Thwart $22.9M Fraud with Skimmer Removal in Baltimore
In a sweeping crackdown on financial fraud, the U.S. Secret Service, in collaboration with local and state law enforcement, has removed 22 skimming devices from various businesses across Baltimore. As reported by FOX Baltimore, the operation spanned over two days and potentially averted a staggering $22.9 million in...

















